- Both Metropolitan State University of Denver and University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (UCD) are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has more expensive tuition of $29,503 than UCD ($28,209).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has tighter acceptance rate of 64.27% than UCD (65.22%).
- UCD has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than Metropolitan State University of Denver (1,020).
- UCD is larger with 23,744 students than Metropolitan State University of Denver (16,995 students).
Metropolitan State University of Denver View More Rivals | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Colorado | Rankings | #216 in National Universities #14 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Denver, CO |
| Known as | UCD | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,780 Colorado residents $29,503 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,017 Colorado residents $28,209 out-of-state |
| $10,635 Colorado residents $12,714 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,947 Colorado residents $26,047 out-of-state |
| $5,100 | Financial Aid | $8,893 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 64.27% | Acceptance Rate | 65.22% |
| 32.78% | Yield | 20.42% |
| 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,995 | Total Students | 23,744 |
| 15,848 | Undergraduate | 14,055 |
| 1,147 | Graduate | 9,689 |
| 4,246 | Online Enrollment | 4,713 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $44,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) $9,550 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,680 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 558 Full-time 611 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,610 Full-time 809 Part-time |
| 1,297 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,749 Full-time 1,064 Part-time |
| $66,493 for Faculties $69,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,017 for Faculties $77,883 Part-time |